'Tis the Season
有什么比嗅闻，打喷嚏，咳嗽，疼痛和流感的整体痛苦更糟糕？幸运的是，有一些聪明的步骤，您现在可以采取措施，以防止令人讨厌的病毒在您的家中定居。阅读，发现如何在您的门口停止细菌。
消毒“触摸”表面
了解事实：流感病毒可以在硬表面上居住两到八个小时。因此，许多人感染了触摸生殖器家用门把手，轻松开关或遥控器并不奇怪。Disinfect these surfaces frequently，使用消毒抗病毒湿巾。如果手头没有湿巾，用白色醋喷洒那些毒药，然后用纸巾擦干。
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Wipe Your Feet
Flu viruses and bacteria can hang out in mud, dirt, and debris, and once that muck gets stuck to your shoes, those germs can thrive in the treads. Keep a cleandoormat在你家的每一个入口外，在进入房子时立即脱掉鞋子。额外略微一英里，经常用热肥皂水清洗鞋子的鞋底。
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梳理手机
Another hidden hotbed of germ activityis one you frequently hold to your face—the phone. If a flu sufferer has touched, sneezed, or coughed on your phone, the next person to pick up the receiver could become infected. That's just one reason why it is important to clean your phones frequently with antiviral wipes or sprays. Make it a habit to wipe off the phone every time you answer or hang up.
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排毒你的桌子
Everyday surfaces like countertops, desks, and tabletops are hubs of activity, and as a result they are commonly contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Indeed, some health experts say that your家庭桌子can contain up to 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat! To prevent those bad bugs from getting transferred to your hands, wipe down household surfaces often and be particularly conscientious about disinfecting any surfaces where food is prepped or served.
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净化厨房
Stovetops, cutting boards, sinks, faucets, dishcloths, and sponges are all breeding grounds for germs. Wipe down kitchen surfaces daily, and run cutting boards and sponges through a sanitizing cycle on the dishwasher to eliminate contamination. Alternatively, you canclean sponges in the microwave- 高高的分钟应该做诀窍。每天用新鲜的厨房毛巾和抹布更换。
停止拖曳细菌
灰尘抹布，拖把和其他清洁工具可能只是在您的房子周围传播细菌，而不是消除它们。如果你不这样做sanitize and disinfect your mopsand other cleaning tools between uses, you may be giving germs and viruses a free ride throughout your home. Wash all cleaning gear in hot, soapy water after use; a drop or two ofbleachwill do for disinfecting. You may also want to switch to disposable cleaning cloths during the height of flu season.
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Launder Your Linens
Your洗衣机和烘干机can be powerful allies in the war on germs. Wash bed linens, towels, and rugs frequently in hot water to keep bacteria at bay. If you’re in the market for new appliances, maximize the cleaning power of your laundry room arsenal by looking for models whose ability to sanitize clothing has been certified by NSF International.
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Consider Copper
If you are looking to invest in a sink or countertop that is both beautiful and antibacterial, considercopper。铜不仅造成温暖的氛围，而且还杀死了细菌。美国环境保护署指出，铜和铜合金，包括黄铜和青铜，是经过验证的细菌破坏者，以及铜也有效地对抗病毒。
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Set a Trap
Whole-home air filtration can help reduce the spread of bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and any viruses that may be attached to a larger host. Modern air purifiers are designed to remove up to 99 percent of airborne particles and can help the whole familybreathe easier。For an added punch of purification, consider installing an ultraviolet (UV) component to your system.
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Humidify Your Home
The moisture that acold- or warm-mist humidifier增加空气可以帮助阻止感冒和流感病毒的传播。空气中治愈thy humidity range—that is, 40 to 50 percent relative humidity year-round (slightly lower in colder months)—also creates a more comfortable home environment and helps prevent your nasal passages from drying out.
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抓住组织
考虑在散装中放养纸巾盒（或在Amazon上设置每月订阅所以你永远不会太低），并在整个家里战略地将它们放置在一起，使您始终闭合。单个喷嚏可以喷洒冷和流感细菌，高达六英尺，因此对achoo陷入组织，然后扔掉它。如果纸巾不容易获得，请打喷嚏到肘部的弯曲。
保持健康！
Take every necessary precaution you can to keep the flu out of your house.
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